Climate
Some Hawke's Bay residents unaware of loosened water restrictions
Water restrictions imposed in central Hawke's Bay are easing, but locals are still being careful - some, too careful.
Human induced climate change exacerbating extreme weather
The new year started with record-breaking floods in Auckland. Just days later the North Island was hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. It has been a flood soaked summer for Tamaki Makaurau. And experts say… Audio
Dry conditions have South Island farms already using winter feed
South Island paddocks have been described as looking like they have "just been sprayed with glyphosate". Audio
Our Changing World – Peat coring adventures
Claire Concannon joins students and scientists on an expedition to Campbell Island to collect some peat core samples. Audio
Cities urgently need to become 'spongier' – but system change will be costly
Two extreme and deadly weather events within the first two months of 2023 have brought the consequences of climate change into sharp focus, Alex Lo and Faith Chan write.
Left to gather dust: Whanganui council report warned of 'widespread flooding'
A Whanganui resident says flooding danger in the riverside marae community of Pūtiki is a tragedy waiting to happen.
Shaw: Green's believe companies pay tax to support clean-up
The scale of the disaster caused by Cyclone Gabrielle is continuing to unfold. Many of the measures needed to prevent such catastrophes in the future are outlined in a National Adaptation Plan… Audio
Cyclone devastation and climate dominate PM's Statement debate
Today the debating chamber launched into action as it does most years - but this year was all about the weather and the climate. Audio
Cyclone devastation and climate dominate PM's Statement debate
Today the debating chamber launched into action as it does most years - but this year was all about the weather and the climate.
Audio'These are my words' - National MP walks back climate change comments
The National Party MP has walked back on comments she made at Parliament on Tuesday morning about awaiting evidence that humans have contributed to climate change.
'She's gonna be doing a lot of reading' - National's Pugh chastised over climate comments
National MP Maureen Pugh has been pulled into line by the party leadership after telling reporters she has yet to see evidence humans have contributed to climate change.
Trans-Tasman lessons from flooding offer NZ a guide for future
Opinion - Repeated flooding events in New Zealand and Australia share common elements, and Australia could provide a guide for rebuilding with better resilience, writes Iftekhar Ahmed. Video
Marlborough deploys volunteers to Auckland to help with cyclone response
The volunteers left for Auckland on Friday to help with a "variety of logistical tasks".
Climate change minister's legislative balancing act after Gabrielle
When Parliament met to discuss the National State of Emergency, the Green Party co-leader said he had never felt as sad, or as angry.
Philip Oldfield: Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' megacity
You won't see it on Google Earth but The MIT Technology Review has obtained exclusive satellite pictures, in conjunction with Soar Earth, an Australian startup, showing work well underway on Saudi… Audio
Antarctica sea-ice hits new record low
There is less sea-ice surrounding the Antarctic continent than at any time since satellites began to measure it in the late 1970s.
Don't expect gold-plated cyclone roading fixes - Kelvin Davis
The Te Tai Tokerau MP says Northlanders should not expect gold-plated fixes for the region's Cyclone Gabrielle-ravaged roads.
Gabrielle damage prompts worry about rapid growth in Drury
"Where's all that stormwater going to go?" asks a businessman whose premises were flooded on Valentine's Day.
West Auckland homes still trapped by slips
Some residents in the Waitākere Ranges area near Titirangi are still dealing with no power or water, closed roads and limited mobile coverage. Audio
Stories of hope amongst ruin in Hawke's Bay
Heartbreaking stories of people who have lost everything are emerging as the devastation Cyclone Gabrielle brought upon Hawke's Bay becomes clearer.
